SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish that cooks slowly, allowing the chicken to absorb a blend of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk or fork
- 1 tongs
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 to 2 pounds.
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce Low sodium preferred.
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil Optional.
- salt and pepper To taste.
- green onions, sliced For garnish.
- sesame seeds For garnish, optional.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk until well blended.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using tongs or forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it to coat with the remaining sauce. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve the chicken warm over rice or alongside your favorite steamed vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
For extra heat, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
This dish can be made with chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Consider serving with a side of steamed broccoli or stir-fried vegetables to complete the meal.